Propane Tank Fire MAY 04 - On Friday May 4th, the Martin's Corner Fire Company was alerted along with the Wagontown Fire Company and Engine 76 from the Coatesville VA Hospital to Manor Road in West Brandywine Township for a shed fire. Responding units were advised by the CCFB that the caller from a nearby residence could see flames in the woods in the area of the former WCOJ Radio Station property. Crews arrived to find a ... (Full Story & Photos)

Fire Chief Greg Lewis Jr. and Fire Police Lieutenant Lester Baxter

64 down, and more to go – Baxter reflects on his years serving the community APRIL 30 - Tri County Record By Joe Miller For Journal Register News Services You might not know Lester Baxter but he's always been there for you. When you were asleep, he was there. When you were at work or away on vacation, he was there. For the past 64 years, Lester has been with the Martin's Corner Volunteer Fire Company in West Caln Township. No matter what time, no matter what the weather, when there's ... (Full Story & Photos)

Accident with Entrapment APRIL 19 - On Thursday April 19th, Tac 34 was alerted at 1615 along with the Wagontown Fire Company, Westwood Ambulance 144 and Medic 93 to the 300 block of West Kings Highway in West Caln Township for an auto accident reported serious. Calls to the Chester County 911 Center indicated that a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree with the driver possibly unconscious. Westwood EMS Chief Sly and Ambulance ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Trash Fire APRIL 06 - Shortly after 1330 hours, Company 34 was alerted along with the Wagontown Fire Company for an Engine to Baron's Hill Road in West Brandywine Township for a trash fire. Chief 34 (Lewis) was advised by the CCFB that an above ground storage tank was on fire in the scrap yard. Chief 34 arrived moments later, confirmed the report and took the "Baron's Hill" command. Tac 34 arrived followed by Engine ... (Full Story & Photos)

Truck Company Training MARCH 28 - For the month of March the weekly training was focused on the role and function of the Truck Company on incidents. Crews worked on the placement of ground ladders, horizontal and vertical ventilation techniques and VES (Vent, Enter, Search). With Martin's Corner being an Engine Company it is very important for us to understand the role and function of the Truck Company. Ground ladders are very ... (Full Story & Photos)

West King's Highway Incident

Recent Serious Auto Accidents MARCH 24 - On March 24th at 0205 hours, Tac 34 was alerted to assist the Wagontown Fire Company on West King's Highway in the area on Bonsall Road for an auto accident. Wagontown Deputy Chief Patton arrived and reported a 2 vehicle accident with multiple injuries. Deputy Chief Patton took the "Route 340" Command and requested an additional BLS unit to the scene. Tac 34 arrived and assisted with patient care ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mobile Home Fire MARCH 13 - At 01:38 hours Station 34 was alerted to the Rockville Mobile Home Park in Honey Brook Township for a trailer fire. Deputy 33 (Klinger) responded and was advised by the Chester County Fire Board of a reported fire in the living room, with exposures to other modular homes and the residents evacuated. Deputy 33 arrived reporting smoke showing from the front of the building and established Violet ... (Full Story & Photos)

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